Good, basic reels. Especially useful for backtrolling plugs and such since they are about the only reels where the line guide moves in free spool, allowing you to easily estimate the length of line you have let out ("ten wraps, 50 feet", etc.). Relatively primitive as baitcasters compared with todays Rolls Royce reels (Shimano Calcuttas and Curados, Quantum PR600s, etc.). The high end reels outcast the old style reels unbelievably.